When was it published?

June 30, 1774 in The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal

Domestic News June 30, 1774

The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Death Or Funeral, Accident, Crime

Q: What keywords are associated?

Soldier Death, Boxing Match, Inquest, Castle William, 4th Regiment

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Two soldiers, Low and Elliot of the 4th Regiment at Castle William, fought in a boxing match over an affront; Elliot died from injuries, an inquest from this town ruled the blows caused his death, and Low was committed for trial.

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Friday last two soldiers, one of them named Low, the other Elliot, both belonging to the 4th regiment, now in garrison at Castle William, having engaged in a boxing match, upon some supposed affront given, wherein the latter received so much hurt that he died soon after: A jury of inquest was summoned from this town, (by the desire of Col. Leslie, the commanding officer) who we hear brought in their verdict that his death was occasioned by the blows he received, and Low is since committed in order for trial.

What sub-type of article is it?

Death Or Funeral Accident Crime

What keywords are associated?

Soldier Death Boxing Match Inquest Castle William 4th Regiment

What entities or persons were involved?

Low Elliot Col. Leslie

Where did it happen?

Castle William

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Castle William

Event Date

Friday Last

Key Persons

Low Elliot Col. Leslie

Outcome

elliot died soon after receiving hurts in the boxing match; low committed in order for trial.

Event Details

Two soldiers named Low and Elliot, both of the 4th regiment in garrison at Castle William, engaged in a boxing match upon some supposed affront; Elliot received so much hurt that he died soon after. A jury of inquest was summoned from this town by desire of Col. Leslie, the commanding officer, and brought in verdict that his death was occasioned by the blows he received.